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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,730.21, 86,567.22 and 34,049.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,730.21, 86,567.22 and 34,049.19 is: 46,987.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,730.21 : 86,567.22 = 34,049.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,730.21/86,567.22 = 34,049.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,730.21x = 86,567.22 × 34,049.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,730.21x = 2,947,543,721.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,947,543,721.55/62,730.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46,987.63

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